Defense Contractor Cybersecurity Certification

CMMC 2.0 Compliance

CMMC 2.0 certification is becoming mandatory for DoD contracts — and Houston's defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, and supply chain companies need to act now. LayerLogix provides end-to-end CMMC compliance services: gap assessments against NIST 800-171, System Security Plan development, CUI enclave architecture, technical control implementation across all 14 control families, and C3PAO assessment preparation. We minimize your assessment scope through smart enclave design and keep you compliant between certification cycles.

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What We Offer

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CMMC Level Assessment

Comprehensive gap assessment against CMMC 2.0 Level 1 (Foundational), Level 2 (Advanced), or Level 3 (Expert) requirements. We map your current security controls to the 110+ practices required for Level 2 certification and identify exactly what needs to change.

System Security Plan (SSP)

Development of your System Security Plan — the foundational document that describes your information system, security boundaries, and how each NIST 800-171 control is implemented. Required for every CMMC assessment and a living document we help you maintain.

CUI Protection & Enclave

Design and implement a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) enclave — a segmented environment with the access controls, encryption, audit logging, and monitoring required to handle CUI. Keep your CUI boundary small and your compliance scope manageable.

NIST 800-171 Control Implementation

Implement the 110 security requirements across 14 control families: access control, audit, identification, incident response, system integrity, and more. We handle both the technical implementation and the policy documentation for each control.

POA&M Management

Plan of Action & Milestones development and tracking for controls that aren't yet fully implemented. We prioritize remediation by risk, establish realistic timelines, and track progress toward full compliance — keeping you audit-ready at all times.

C3PAO Assessment Preparation

Pre-assessment review to ensure you're ready for the Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) audit. We conduct mock assessments, organize your evidence package, prepare your team for assessor interviews, and address any last-mile gaps.

Why Choose LayerLogix?

Serving businesses throughout the Greater Houston area including Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, Conroe, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio.

Win and Retain DoD Contracts

CMMC certification is becoming mandatory for DoD contracts. Without it, you can't bid on new work and risk losing existing contracts. Getting certified now positions you ahead of competitors who haven't started.

Protect Controlled Information

CUI protection isn't just compliance — it's national security. Properly implementing CMMC controls protects sensitive defense information from adversaries and demonstrates your commitment to the defense industrial base.

Reduce Assessment Scope

Our CUI enclave approach minimizes the systems in scope for CMMC assessment. Fewer systems in scope = lower cost, faster assessment, and easier ongoing maintenance. We design the enclave architecture before implementing controls.

NIST 800-171 Foundation

CMMC Level 2 is built on NIST 800-171. Implementing these controls also satisfies requirements for DFARS 252.204-7012, provides a strong security baseline, and positions you for other frameworks (FedRAMP, ITAR) that share common controls.

Ongoing Compliance — Not Just Certification

CMMC isn't a one-time event. We provide continuous monitoring, annual reassessments, and policy updates so you maintain compliance between certification cycles. Your competitors who treat it as a one-and-done project will struggle at re-assessment.

Our Process

Scoping — identify CUI data flows, system boundaries, and target CMMC level

Gap assessment — current controls vs. NIST 800-171 / CMMC requirements

SSP development — document your system, controls, and security boundaries

CUI enclave design — minimize scope through network segmentation and access control

Technical control implementation — across 14 NIST 800-171 control families

Policy and procedure documentation — tailored to your operations and contract requirements

POA&M tracking — manage and close remaining gaps on a prioritized timeline

Mock assessment and C3PAO preparation — evidence package, team preparation, and readiness review

Frequently Asked Questions

When is CMMC 2.0 required?▼

CMMC requirements are being phased into DoD contracts starting in 2025-2026. The DoD has stated all contracts involving CUI will require CMMC Level 2 certification. If you're in the defense supply chain, preparation should start now — the assessment process takes 4-8 months, and C3PAO availability is limited.

What CMMC level do we need?▼

Level 1 (Foundational): If you only handle Federal Contract Information (FCI). Level 2 (Advanced): If you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — this is the most common requirement. Level 3 (Expert): For contractors handling the most sensitive CUI. Most Houston defense contractors and subcontractors need Level 2.

How much does CMMC compliance cost?▼

Total cost varies by scope: Level 1 self-assessment: $10K-$20K. Level 2 preparation and C3PAO assessment: $50K-$150K depending on environment size. The investment protects contracts worth many times that amount. We help minimize cost through CUI enclave design that reduces assessment scope.

Can we self-assess for CMMC?▼

Level 1 allows annual self-assessment. Level 2 requires a C3PAO (third-party) assessment for contracts involving critical CUI, though some Level 2 contracts may allow self-assessment with senior official affirmation. Level 3 requires government-led assessment. We prepare you for whichever assessment method your contracts require.

What if we're a subcontractor, not a prime?▼

CMMC flows down to subcontractors who handle CUI. If your prime contractor passes CUI to you — in emails, shared files, drawings, or specifications — you need the same CMMC level as the prime for those systems. Many subcontractors don't realize they're handling CUI until they map their data flows.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact LayerLogix today for a free consultation. We serve businesses throughout Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, and the surrounding Greater Houston area.

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